Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – Mohawk
September 23, 2019
Mariners are advised that dredging operations are in progress in the vicinity of Guard Gate #5, in the Town of Mohawk, Herkimer County. The dredging area is from buoy G515 to buoy G521, between Erie Canal Lock E-18 in Jacksonburg and Lock E-19 in Frankfort. Dredging operations are expected to continue until Thursday, October 31st. Boaters should be alert for dredge equipment in the area, use caution and proceed at a "No Wake" speed of not more than 5 mph.
Please contact the dredge operator on Marine Channel 13 before proceeding through the area.
Chart 14786 E-26 covering the affected area can be found at http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e26.png
Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=erieeastern.
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